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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.77, 946.36 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.77, 946.36 and 342.05 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.77 : 946.36 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.77/946.36 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.77x = 946.36 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.77x = 323,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,702.44/630.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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